mechanomorphism

noun

mech·​a·​no·​mor·​phism

"+¦mȯrˌfizəm

plural -s

: a conception of something (as the universe or a living creature) as operating mechanically or to be fully accounted for according to the laws of physical science

Word History

Etymology

mechan- + -morphism (as in anthropomorphism)

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